All teachers are expected to work cooperatively with colleagues, according to the the Alaska State Teacher Standards. Sites, under the educational leadership of their building principals, decide what protocols they will use to facilitate that collaboration, such as Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) or Critical Friends Groups.
Standard Number Eight: A teacher participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
Performances that reflect attainment of this standard include
a. maintaining a high standard of professional ethics;
b. maintaining and updating both knowledge of the teacher's content area or areas and best teaching practice;
c. engaging in instructional development activities to improve or update classroom, school, or district programs; and
d. communicating, working cooperatively, and developing professional relationships with colleagues.
Alaska State Teacher Standards
Standard Number Eight: A teacher participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.
Performances that reflect attainment of this standard include
a. maintaining a high standard of professional ethics;
b. maintaining and updating both knowledge of the teacher's content area or areas and best teaching practice;
c. engaging in instructional development activities to improve or update classroom, school, or district programs; and
d. communicating, working cooperatively, and developing professional relationships with colleagues.
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